Joe Pike

Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting two women at London’s Groucho Club in August 2023. Prosecutors say he approached both women while intoxicated, bought them drinks, and groped their breasts from behind without consent. CCTV footage was shown to jurors, and Spencer denies touching the women’s breasts, stating he was drunk but intended only friendly gestures. Delays in the investigation occurred after police initially failed to act on identification information provided by the club. Spencer, elected in 2024 and now sitting as an independent MP, could face a recall process or loss of his seat depending on any custodial sentence. The trial continues.

Prosecutors allege that MP Patrick Spencer intentionally groped two women at the Groucho Club in August 2023 while intoxicated. CCTV footage was shown to jurors as both women described him approaching from behind and touching their breasts without consent. Spencer denies the charges, saying he hugged them believing they were part of his group and had no intent to act inappropriately. Delays in the police investigation meant the victims were not interviewed until 2025. Spencer, elected in 2024 and now sitting as an independent, faces potential loss of his seat depending on the court outcome.